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Fires Near Chernobyl Nuclear Plant Make Kiev Air Most Polluted in the World
According to Swiss monitor IQAir, Kiev had the highest level of air contamination of major world cities, ahead of Hangzhou, Chongqing and Shanghai in China.
'The US is Praying for You': Melania Trump Tells UK PM Boris Johnson's Pregnant Fiancee
Boris Johnson is recovering from COVID-19 after spending several days in intensive care with the disease. Symonds said on April 4 she had suffered the main symptoms of the coronavirus but was on the mend.
Germany's Coronavirus Cases Rise by 2,866, Deaths by 315
The number of new coronavirus cases in Germany rose for a second consecutive day.
Mourning a 'Supermom': US Faces Rise in Healthcare Workers Dying From Coronavirus
Madhvi Aya, physician's assistant is among 51 US healthcare workers identified as having died after being diagnosed with or showing symptoms of the coronavirus.
UK Minister Hails India-UK Ties in Covid-19 Fight as Paracetamol Hits Shelves
The shipment followed India's decision to lift export restrictions on essential drugs, but further discussions were required for the UK's urgent need for paracetamol.
New Study Says Covid-19 Patients Can Spread Virus 2-3 Days Before Symptoms Appear
The study, published in the journal Nature Medicine, noted that several factors can affect the efficacy of control measures designed to prevent Covid-19 spreading.
China Shuts Down Largest Makeshift Covid-19 Hospital in Wuhan, Last Batch of Medics Leave
It was one of the two over a 1000-bed capacity hospitals built in 10 days to treat the COVID-19 patients amid a glare of national and international publicity to curb the virus.
IMF Approves Debt Relief for 25 Poor Countries
The IMF board approved the debt relief for the countries, nearly all in Africa, but also Afghanistan, Yemen, Nepal and Haiti.
Belarus Prez Says Nobody Will Die of Coronavirus in Country, Continues to Dismiss 'Psychosis' Pandemic
Alexander Lukashenko dismissed worries about Covid-19 and had suggested drinking vodka, going to saunas and driving tractors to fight the virus.
China Vows Improvements for Africans After Coronavirus Discrimination Claims
Under strong international pressure, China on Sunday vowed to improve the treatment of Africans in the southern city of Guangzhou following accusations of discrimination linked to the coronavirus pandemic, and said it rejected all "racist and discriminato...
UK PM Boris Johnson Says He Owes Medics His Life As Alarm Grows Over Soaring UK Death Toll
Britain has reported two days in a row of hospital deaths increased by more than 900 people. Friday's death toll of 980 surpassed the highest recorded in a single day in Italy.
US Doctor’s Dance Moves in Tik Tok Videos Proving to be Right Medicine for Coronavirus Blues
Dubbed 'Tik Tok Doc' after the popular short-form video app, Dr Jason Campbell has taken the Internet by storm with clips featuring him and colleagues doing the 'corona foot shake', 'the cha-cha slide' and other dance moves.
Afghanistan Turns Down Pakistan's Demand to Handover Mastermind of Kabul Gurdwara Attack
The ministry said that Afghanistan and Pakistan have no extradition treaty and Kabul was under no obligation to hand over the IS-Khorasan chief.
USA Reports Highest Daily Coronavirus Toll as Easter Begins in Lockdown
On Friday, the United States reported 2,108 new deaths, the highest daily toll out of any country since the outbreak was first reported.
Could the Coronavirus Pandemic Weaken 'Anti-Vaxxers'? May Be, But Don’t Hold Your Breath
As the world's scientists and pharmaceutical companies seek a cure for the coronavirus, anti-vaxxers are gearing up for a fight against any potential new vaccine.
Priests are Offering Drive-by Confessions in Mexico Due to Coronavirus Restrictions
Catholic priests in Acapulco, a seaside resort in the south of Mexico, are offering drive-by confessions over Easter to avoid contributing to the spread of the new coronavirus.
